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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: High School


Cover art for EVERNEATH
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 3, 2012

"The intense prose is slow-motion grieving mixed with mythology, awakening hope and redemption--a mix ideal for angst connoisseurs. (Paranormal romance. 13 & up) "
Ashton's debut is a melancholy, modern retelling of Greek underworld myths. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SECRET SISTERHOOD OF HEARTBREAKERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 27, 2011

"An exciting and inspirational must-read that begs a sequel. (Paranormal romance. 12 & up)"
High-school temptresses wield magic to emancipate a lovelorn girl from her pain in this finely wrought tale. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 6, 2011

"Too many sour notes in this melody. (Fiction. 12 & up)"
A ham-handed contemporary Phantom of the Opera that features a teen pop sensation and an agoraphobic boy by the adult author of The Wolfen (1978). Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2011

"A beach read that might inspire an interest in history. (Romance. 12-17)"
The hunt for the origins of a medieval tome sets the backdrop for revelations and romance in a Boston teen's savvy first-person tale. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2011

"There's definitely more to Trinity's story than what is revealed here, and readers will want to find out what it is. Luckily, there is more to come in the Midnight Dragonfly series. (Paranormal mystery. 12 & up)"
Debut author James crafts a sexy, suspenseful paranormal thriller. Read full book review >
Cover art for SAVING JUNE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2011

"Still, Harper's voice rings true, and readers looking for a mildly steamy romance (with more than a splash of alcohol, smoking and sex) won't be disappointed. (Fiction. 13 & up)"
It's clear from the start that high-school senior June, days away from graduation, is past saving, since 16-year-old Harper begins her account on the day of her sister's funeral. Read full book review >